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That all depends. It depends on his prior record, who the judge and prosecutor are, and what recommendations the probation department will make in regards to what his guidelines are. He could be looking at county time or time in the department of corrections. In any event, he needs to be represented by counsel.

It depends ultimately on what he's been charged with and if, ultimately, he's convicted. He needs an attorney, and needs one sooner than later. Obviously, in the short term, your boyfriend will be custody until the tether issue and his child support matters are resolved regardless of how the new charges end up. With multiple potential holds, it will be difficult to get him out of jail. He'll need to post multiple bonds, potentially. You should contact a local bondsman for more details. Your boyfriend could be facing felony child-support charges as well in the future if he hasn't been making payments. Your boyfriend should retain an attorney to assist him with these matters. Most attorneys provide free initial consultations.

Upon conviction of a felony, each person is scored according to the sentencing guidelines. The result will vary with the severity of the charged offense, the person's prior record, and facts from the offense itself. He should consult with his attorney to get an idea of what the sentencing guidelines will be in his case. This will best answer your question. I hope that this was helpful.

The length of a jail sentence depends on the person's criminal history and the crime that is charged. The Court ultimately determines the length of a sentence after a conviction. Without more information, no prediction can be made.

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